Emergency Medicine Physician

Updated 9/23/26
Brownsville, Texas, United States
Physician
Emergency Medicine
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

  • Job Id: H-MD-125590-2
  • Profession: Physician
  • Specialty: Emergency Medicine
  • Job Type: Locum Tenens
  • Location: Brownsville, Texas
  • Coverage Period: Jul 15, 2026 – Ongoing
  • Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 6a-6p and 6p-6a
  • Reason for Coverage: Coverage
  • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

  • Average Daily Volume: 87 patients per day
  • Case Mix: General emergency medicine, trauma, and medical/surgical cases

FACILITY INFORMATION

  • No. of Beds in Department: 243 beds
  • Trauma Level: Level III
  • EMR System: Cerner
  • Specialty Backup Available: General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurologists, Neurosurgeons, Cardiology, OBGYN, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Psychiatric
  • Support Staff Available: NPPA coverage (10a-6p, 2p-10p, 4p-2a), RNs

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

  • Hospital Privilieges Required: Yes

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/ABOEM) – Board eligible accepted with ATLS and PALS as of 7/1/26
  • Certifications: ATLS, PALS (for board eligible candidates)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting to the ED
  • Manage an average of 87 patients per day with support from NPPA staff
  • Collaborate with subspecialty backup including surgery, orthopedics, neurology, cardiology, etc.
  • Document patient encounters in Cerner EMR system
  • Work 12-hour shifts as scheduled (6a-6p or 6p-6a)
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